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Toronto's Magical 2012 Christmas Market

Every year, the Distillery District in downtown Toronto is transformed into a magical Christmas wonderland. Already a trendy collective of stores, funky eateries and microbreweries, the Distillery District on Mill Street gets a makeover that Santa would be proud of. Replete with massive Christmas tree and a street stalls selling everything from gingerbread men to hot chocolate; the Christmas market is a must-see this festive season. Toronto’s Distillery District is an old-school neighbourhood o

How to extend your smartphone battery life

If you have a smartphone you have, no doubt, been the victim of a dead battery. As the functionality of smartphones increase, so do their battery use. No matter how smart your phone is if the battery is dead, it’s about as useful as a pet rock. There are some things you can do to mitigate the effects of increased power usage. Data Drain Connecting to the Internet utilizes more of your battery power than any other smartphone function. When you are not utilizing your Wi-Fi connection, turn it of

How to infuse your own vodka

Do you ever have one of those culinary experiences you can’t forget? Like, months and years later you’re still remembering a taste, smell, what the room looked like? I had one of those last summer, and it led me to my new obsession: infusing my own vodka. The wife and I were on vacation with friends in Tofino, BC. First of all, I totally recommend Tofino if you haven’t been there. I tried and definitely failed at surfing, but the good food and the beauty of the surroundings was enough to sell m

The “Yelpification of Healthcare”

If I may get a little serious here for moment: last week, I came across this article [http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/10/why-were-still-waiting-on-the-yelpification-of-health-care/263815/] on The Atlantic’s website about the “yelpfication” of healthcare—essentially speculating on why there isn’t yet a site like Yelp for reviewing health care professionals. It was a fascinating read, and I thought I’d share it with fellow Mogoians. I know that in Canada we sometimes forget about

Fall booze recipes

Fall is, as mentioned, an awesome time for seasonal beer, and for soup. But it’s also a great time to try out different booze recipes. No longer is it sangria or chilled white wine season. No! It is now time for hot toddys and ciders. Yum. Here are my five fave recipes for a boozey fall. (Note: these are adapted from recipes I’ve tried over the years.) Hot Toddy The classic rum drink, this one will cure colds and make your night better at the same time. Magical! This version is made extra magi